Donald Trump is visiting Valdosta, Georgia, to assess storm damage and distribute relief supplies after Hurricane Helene caused significant devastation, leaving at least 100 dead and nearly three million without power. In contrast, Kamala Harris is returning to Washington for briefings on the hurricane response, emphasizing federal support for affected communities. President Joe Biden has also expressed intentions to visit the impacted areas this week, provided it does not hinder recovery efforts.
In the aftermath of a devastating storm, communities are grappling with significant loss and destruction. At least 95 fatalities have been reported across six states, with North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Tennessee, and Virginia most affected. Over 2 million customers are without power, and hundreds of roads are closed, complicating supply deliveries. President Biden plans to visit the affected areas and has approved disaster relief funds as local residents and emergency services work to rebuild and assist those in need.
Hurricane Helene, a Category 4 storm, has resulted in at least 88 fatalities across the southeastern US, with severe impacts in North Carolina, where one-third of the deaths occurred. Over two million residents remain without electricity as recovery efforts continue and areas remain flooded. President Biden has approved a disaster declaration for North Carolina, and Vice President Harris plans to visit affected areas. Rescue operations are ongoing with county officials promising food and water supplies. Free meals are being provided in multiple states by World Central Kitchen.
Former President Donald Trump has ramped up his campaign activities, holding 26 events this month as he competes against Democratic nominee Kamala Harris. This includes rallies in battleground states like Wisconsin and Pennsylvania where he has made personal attacks against Harris. Trump plans to hold multiple events weekly leading up to the election, including visits to areas affected by Hurricane Helene in Georgia. Meanwhile, security around both Trump and Harris has increased due to past assassination attempts.
On the 23rd anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are set to attend memorial services in New York City and Shanksville, Pennsylvania, alongside President Joe Biden. The events are dedicated to honoring the 2,977 lives lost during the attacks on September 11, 2001. Harris, Biden, and Trump will participate in a wreath-laying ceremony in Shanksville, and later at the Pentagon, as part of their commemoration activities.
Recent campaign events showcased key figures in the 2024 election. Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump were photographed at rallies in Atlanta and Detroit respectively. Trump spoke in Roseville, Michigan with notable attendees like Tulsi Gabbard and Lisa McClain, while the Democratic National Convention featured Harris and vice presidential nominee Tim Walz in Chicago. J.D. Vance also made an appearance at a campaign rally in Valdosta, Georgia.
On the 23rd anniversary of September 11, 2001, President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris, and former President Donald Trump will honor the victims at various memorials including the Flight 93 National Memorial in Pennsylvania. Biden and Harris will participate in ceremonies at the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and Flight 93, while Trump is expected to attend a private ceremony in Shanksville and visit the 9/11 memorial in New York. The observance at the Flight 93 Memorial includes the reading of names of the deceased with the ringing of bells.
Donald Trump mentioned receiving cordial calls from President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris following an assassination attempt at his Florida golf course. Despite appreciating their kindness, Trump quickly shifted to campaign rhetoric and expressed a desire to take back the country and win the election. He criticized the political climate while recalling the calls, stating it was hard to attack them because they were nice. Harris emphasized there is no place for political violence in the country.
Members of an elite task force from Massachusetts are in North Carolina assisting with rescue missions after Hurricane Helene soaked the region with torrential rain, causing unprecedented flooding and landslides . Beverly-based Massachusetts Task Force 1, which is comprised of firefighters, technical rescue technicians, medical professionals, canine handlers, engineers, and civilians from all six New England states, shared photos of crew members navigating a swollen river. MA-TF1, one of FEMAs 28 urban search-and-rescue teams, has been on the ground in North Carolina since Thursday evening. Hurricane Helene unleashed the worst flooding in a century in North Carolina, dousing some communities with over two feet of rain. In the mountain city of Asheville, 30 people were reportedly killed and the death toll across the Southeast was nearing 100 .
Dramatic surveillance footage from Pinellas County shows a Tesla catching fire in a flooded garage due to Hurricane Helene's storm surge. The fire quickly engulfed the vehicle as officials warned electric vehicle owners of the risks associated with saltwater flooding. Hurricane Helene, a Category 4 storm, caused significant destruction in multiple southeastern states including Florida and North Carolina, leading to at least 93 fatalities. Authorities are urging precautions for EV owners and announcing recovery efforts including shelters and support from the American Red Cross and President Biden.
More than 200 people were reported rescued from floodwaters in North Carolina following Helenes torrential rains with more expected in the coming days. ASHEVILLE, N.C. Drone video captured above the historic Biltmore Village in western North Carolina shows the impact of more than a foot of rainfall on the community around Asheville during Hurricane Helene . A record crest of the nearby Swannanoa River sent floodwaters racing through the village, destroying the first floors of many buildings and trapping residents who did not evacuate.
Vice President Kamala Harris traveled to Arizona, her first visit to the southern border as a Democratic nominee, to address immigration issues and criticize Donald Trump for undermining a bipartisan border security bill. She emphasized her capability to tackle Trump's immigration stance, claiming that Trump chose to obstruct the bill rather than resolve the problem. In response, Trump intensified his immigration rhetoric, accusing Harris of responsibility for crimes committed by undocumented immigrants and reiterating the Democrats' alleged motives for immigration policies.
President Joe Biden expressed relief for Donald Trump's safety following an assassination attempt linked to Ryan Wesley Routh, who was arrested after shots were fired near Trump International Golf Course in West Palm Beach, Florida. Routh was reportedly waiting to harm Trump when he was intercepted by a Secret Service agent. Biden has commended the Secret Service and pledged to allocate necessary resources for Trump’s protection. This incident is the second assassination attempt on Trump in nine weeks, prompting Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and others to call for a review of security measures.
At rallies in Pennsylvania and Nevada, Donald Trump urged for a "violent" police crackdown on crime, proposing that police take extreme measures against criminals. He portrayed crime as stemming from an "invasion" by migrants. Meanwhile, Kamala Harris called for immigration reform and emphasized the importance of border security, highlighting her intention to support law enforcement against drug cartels without providing specific details on her immigration plan.
During a rally in Erie, Pennsylvania, Donald Trump escalated personal attacks against Democratic rival Kamala Harris, claiming she should be impeached and suggesting she was mentally impaired. He accused her of being responsible for the U.S.-Mexico border situation and referred to Biden as mentally impaired as well. With less than a month to the election, Trump’s offensive remarks marked a shift from focusing on issues that matter to voters. Meanwhile, he faces multiple legal challenges, including a recent conviction and pending cases related to January 6 and handling classified documents.
The brutal onslaught of Hurricane Helene has left the small mountain town of Swannanoa, North Carolina , in ruins - with locals describing the community as 'entirely erased'. As the death toll in Buncombe County alone climbs to a staggering 30, survivors are left grappling with scenes of utter devastation and a desperate lack of basic necessities. The once-picturesque town now lies in ruins. Cars are perched in tree limbs along the flooded Swannanoa River. Homes have been torn from foundations, thrown upside-down or split in half.
Donald Trump announced he will meet Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during Modi's visit to the U.S. from September 21 to 23. Despite praising Modi as "fantastic," Trump labeled India a significant abuser in trade policies, criticizing global trade practices. Modi will attend the Quad Leaders Summit hosted by President Joe Biden and speak at the United Nations General Assembly. The U.S. and India have been deepening ties, including recent partnerships in technology and semiconductor industries. This visit marks Modi's first to the U.S. since winning a third term.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visited the US to present his 'victory plan' for Ukraine amid a challenging political landscape. His comments about Donald Trump and JD Vance have drawn criticism from senior Republicans, complicating efforts to secure US support. Zelensky’s gathering with Democrats at an ammunition factory was criticized as election interference. While he met Trump, the encounter underscored tensions as Zelensky sought Biden's backing while navigating a divided US political environment.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott admitted that he began busing migrants to New York City in retaliation against Mayor Eric Adams for criticizing his handling of the migrant crisis. Initially intended to send migrants to Washington D.C., Abbott redirected the buses to NYC after Adams's criticism. Since August 2022, over 39,600 migrants have been sent to NYC. Abbott attributes the border crisis to President Biden's policies and states that he's showcasing the repercussions of the situation to the White House.
Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance shared his thoughts on an uncomfortable visit to Holts Sweet Shop in Valdosta, Georgia, where an employee was overwhelmed by the media presence. Vance expressed sympathy for the worker, who reportedly did not want to be filmed, acknowledging that the scene was chaotic with numerous cameras and Secret Service agents. He emphasized the importance of ensuring individuals are comfortable with being recorded during campaign events. Vance stated he prefers genuine interactions over scripted publicity stunts.
Hurricane Helene ( hehl-EEN) was a large, deadly, catastrophic, and fast-moving tropical cyclone that was the strongest on record to strike the Big Bend region of Florida. The eighth named storm, fifth hurricane, and second major hurricane of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, Helene developed gradually from a mid-September disturbance in the western Caribbean Sea within a broad area of low pressure known as the Central American gyre. By September 24, the disturbance had consolidated enough to become a tropical storm as it approached the Yucatán Peninsula, receiving the name Helene from the National Hurricane Center. Favorable conditions led to the cyclone's gradual intensification, and it became a hurricane early on September 25. More pronounced and eventually rapid intensification ensued as Helene traversed the Gulf of Mexico the following day, reaching Category 4 intensity on the evening of September 26. Late on September 26, Helene made landfall at peak intensity in the Big Bend region of Florida, near the city of Perry, with maximum sustained winds of 140 mph (220 km/h). Helene would weaken as it moved quickly inland before degenerating to a post-tropical cyclone over Tennessee on September 27. The storm then stalled over the state before dissipating on September 29.In advance of Helene's expected landfall, the governors of Florida and Georgia declared states of emergency due to the significant impacts expected, including very high storm surge along the coast and hurricane-force gusts as far inland as Atlanta. Helene also caused catastrophic rainfall-triggered flooding, particularly in western North Carolina and eastern Tennessee. Hurricane warnings also extended further inland. As of September 30, a total of 120 deaths have been attributed to Helene with an additional 1,073 people missing.
Vice President Kamala Harris announced plans to double Justice Department resources aimed at combating transnational drug cartels and the influx of fentanyl into the U.S. This statement came after former President Donald Trump made false claims about her wanting to legalize fentanyl. Amid rising drug overdose deaths, which exceeded 100,000 last year, Harris emphasized the need for comprehensive immigration reform paired with strong border security during her rally in Nevada.
At a rally in Atlanta, Georgia, Vice President Kamala Harris criticized Donald Trump and the Republican Party for hypocrisy regarding abortion, specifically pointing to a ban in Georgia linked to the deaths of two women. Harris emphasized the impact of Trump’s Supreme Court appointments that led to the overturning of national abortion rights and highlighted a recent case of a woman who died due to complications from abortion pills. This speech comes as early voting begins in several states ahead of the upcoming election.
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